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National Park Mystery Photo 24 Revealed: Some Saguaros Stand Tall Even After They're Gone

Saguaro skeleton, Saguaro National Park, Kurt Repanshek photo.

Not being a frequent visitor to the Sonoran desert, when I first spied a downed and dead saguaro cactus in Saguaro National Park, I really wasn't sure what to make out of the bundle of "sticks." Only after I spied an upright bundle did I put the pieces together in my mind.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 6:21am

Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park Should Be Fully Open Today

Barring any unforeseen snowstorms, avalanches, or any other unexpected events, you should be able to drive end-to-end on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park this afternoon.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 24th, 2010 2:04am

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National Park Mystery Photo 24: Kinda Spindly, Ain't It?

We don't want to be too revealing with this Mystery Photo, for that just might give it away. But we will tell you it's bigger than a breadbox. More tomorrow for those who have no idea what this might be.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 1:02pm

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Grand Teton Music Festival, With Grand Teton National Park Backdrop, Opens Next Week

When it comes to great outdoor music venues it's hard to beat the majestic backdrop of Grand Teton National Park. Beginning next week, park visitors will be able to enjoy that backdrop as the Grand Teton Music Festival visits the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 23rd, 2010 2:35am

Clingmans Dome Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Has Reopened

Clingmans Dome Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is back in business. The popular road, which normally opens April but was being repaved this year, reopened Monday at noon.

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By [email protected] - June 23rd, 2010 2:11am

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The Only International Historic Site in the National Park System Celebrates 406 Years of History

The only International Historic Site in the National Park System is celebrating the anniversary of a key event that occurred 406 years ago. Do you know where it's located, and the country of origin of the early settlers of this island?

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By Jim Burnett - June 23rd, 2010 1:45am

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Zion National Park Changes Road Closure Schedule

In response to the concerns of local businesses, Zion National Park officials have rearranged the road closure schedule for work on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway on the eastern side of the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 22nd, 2010 3:57pm

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Investigation Launched Into Grizzly Bear Mauling of Botanist Outside Yellowstone National Park

Why did a 70-year-old man head up into the Washakie Wilderness outside Yellowstone National Park knowing that wildlife biologists were trying to capture a grizzly bear? And why did federal authorities decide the bear that mauled the man to death have to be killed?

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 22nd, 2010 2:49am

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Trails I've Hiked: The Windows Section of Arches National Park

You don't need to be a long-distance hiker to tackle what arguably is not just the shortest but also the most impressive hike at Arches National Park. A comfortable pair of shoes, a bottle of water, and perhaps 90 minutes of your time will be enough to explore the Windows Section of the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 22nd, 2010 2:28am

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National Park Road Trip 2010: The Journey Goes On

Our departure last Wednesday from Shenandoah National Park was shrouded in thick fog. In fact, the fog was so thick that we ended up in a parking lot when we turned on what we thought was the road out of the park.

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By David and Kay Scott - June 22nd, 2010 2:23am